HVDC Electrical Engineers

Joining Arup

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for 80 years , guiding how we shape a better world.

Around the globe, Arup's electrical engineers bring specialist expertise to solutions for buildings, transport infrastructure and energy, water and waste utilities. Our comprehensive services include energy audits, demand assessment, supply and system resilience, utilities consultancy and sustainable electrical engineering design. Whether in commercial property, retail, sport, mission-critical facilities, the arts or any market, we meet the creative and commercial demands of designers and developers.

T he Opportunity

We are looking to recruit highly capable and motivated specialist HVDC engineers to join our High Voltage Technical team in Manchester, Birmingham or Glasgow due to our growing pipeline of HVDC projects. Arup is delivering expert technical advice, design and innovation on world leading HVDC projects across the UK, EU and globally. This ranges from HVDC interconnectors to HVDC connected offshore wind to innovation in HVDC technology and infrastructure. You will join an experienced and enthusiastic technical team, helping to drive the energy transition through delivery of innovative, resilient and sustainable HVDC infrastructure. The role will involve leading delivery of projects within a team or as an individual as well as leading or contributing to bids and business development initiatives. The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate a proven ability to understand client requirements and provide innovative yet pragmatic and cost-effective solutions.

From NeuConnect to National Grid, you will have the opportunity to work on an immensely varied range of HVDC related projects, which have significant impact locally, and internationally.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for candidates with demonstrable technical HVDC experience holding a degree in Electrical Engineering /Electrical Power Systems or similar. Preferably you will be a Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership with the IET.

We are particularly interested in the skills and experience below:

• Technical experience in development and delivery of HVDC projects such as interconnectors (onshore, offshore) and/or offshore wind farms.

• Extensive knowledge of HVDC systems and technologies, converter station layouts, standards.

• Experience in HVDC technical specifications, system design and studies.

• Experience in HVDC project interface management and technical risk management.

• Knowledge of UK and international transmission network grid connection processes and Grid Codes.

• Desirable requirements would include;

• Post-graduate degree in HVDC or electrical engineering / power systems;

• Experience in HVDC pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, FATs and SATs, operational/asset management and performance.

• Experience of power system analysis in software packages such as PowerFactory, PSS/E PSCAD EMTP-ATP;

• Power system consultancy experience.

• Ability and willingness to travel independently within the UK and occasionally overseas.

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What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you'll have access to flexible benefitsto help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at

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